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ACI 318-08 Chapter 9.2.1 (b)

ACI 318-08 Chapter 9.2.1 (b)

ACI 318-08 Chapter 9.2.1 (b)

(OP)
RE: ACI 318-08 Chapter 9.2.1
(b) Where the wind load W has not been reduced by a directionality factor,
it shall be permitted to use 1.3W in place of 1.6W in Eq.(9-4) and (9.6).

Question: If I have a wind tunnel study (by RWDI) may I use 1.3W noted above?
Thank you,
Chris

RE: ACI 318-08 Chapter 9.2.1 (b)

I would say yes.

DaveAtkins

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